Sources Sought for Regulated Medical Waste Services St. Cloud VA
ID: 36C26325Q0618Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL CONTAINMENT AND CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL (4235)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/988de8d799544a4087d31cbb658a528d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide regulated medical waste (RMW) and trace chemotherapy waste disposal services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The procurement involves the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of infectious and hazardous waste over a base year and four optional years, commencing on July 1, 2025. This contract is crucial for ensuring safe disposal practices that comply with federal health and environmental regulations, supporting the VA's commitment to community health and sustainability. Interested vendors must submit their responses by April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time to Mrs. Alberta Mickells, Contract Specialist, at Alberta.Mickells@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Alberta Mickells
(402) 995-3081
alberta.Mickells@va.gov
Dennis Salmonsen
(605) 347-2511
dennis.salmnsen@va.gov
Files
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Posted
36C26325Q0618_1.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
The presolicitation notice outlines a federal procurement effort by the St. Cloud VA Health Care System for regulated medical waste (RMW) and trace chemotherapy waste disposal services. The contract involves collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of infectious and hazardous waste over a period of one base year and four optional years, beginning July 1, 2025. The contractor must have specific federal certifications, maintain appropriate permits, and ensure compliance with various health and environmental regulations. Waste management procedures include the proper labeling and handling of containers, maintaining waste tracking systems, and providing manifest documentation for accountability. The contractor is also responsible for scheduled waste pickups at multiple locations, including the main facility and three community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). This contract aims to ensure safe disposal of medical waste while adhering to regulatory standards and supporting the VA's commitment to community health and environmental sustainability.
Sources Sought Regulated Medical Waste St. Cloud VA.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is soliciting responses through a Sources Sought Notice for services to collect, transport, treat, and dispose of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), including infectious waste and trace chemotherapy waste. The notice is aimed at assessing the market to identify qualified vendors capable of fulfilling these requirements, with a focus on small business classifications. Contractors must provide extensive documentation of their capabilities, including their licensing for hazardous waste transportation, compliance with relevant regulations, and a draft Statement of Work (SOW) outlining the required services. The contract encompasses a Firm Fixed Price Service Contract for one base year with four optional renewal years, underscoring the critical nature of compliance with federal and state regulations related to hazardous waste management. Contractors are responsible for all logistical aspects of waste handling, from collection through to disposal, including maintaining necessary permits, providing storage containers, and generating treatment and disposal manifests. The response deadline for interested vendors is April 16, 2024, and submissions should demonstrate capabilities and understanding of the environmental and safety protocols associated with managing medical waste. This initiative highlights the VA's commitment to ensuring safe and compliant waste management practices within its healthcare operations.
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